The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-23

Mr. Justin Mccarthy. NJ. p, is native of
Cork, and. needless to say, he possesses all the
patriotic fervor for which natives of that rebel
city are famed. He was born in the southern
capital in 1890 In early life, after having re-
ceived sound education in the best schools of
his native town, he joined the profession of
journalism, his first engagement being as re
porter on the Cork Examiner, then edited by
John Francis Mcguire. From the reporters
room Mccarthy promoted to the post of
foreign editor, and in 1864 he was made editor
in-chef of the Star: The Star was the only
one of the London papers which, during
the American civil war, took the side of the
Union While the Times and all the other Tory
and Wing organs of England were writing up
the cause of the rebels and Wifi yine and de-
nouncng the administration at Washington,
justin Mccarthy. in the columns of the Star
was spendidly defending the patriot President
Lincoln and the brave men of the North, who
were struggling to save from destruction the
great republic which England much hated and
feared. In 1868 Mr. Mccarthy resigned his post
on the Star and paid visit to the United
States. His reception most cordial one
Mr.. Mccarthy was first elected to Parliament
in 1879, when he was returned unopposed for
Longford county. AT the general elections of
1880. 1885 and 1856 he was reelected. unopposed
for the same county. Besides being chosen for
Longford, he was candidate for Derry at the
two elections of 1885 and 1886. On the last oc-
caslon. few months ago, the contest was very
close one. The Loyalist candidate, c. E. Lewis
carried the election by bare majority of three
over Justin Mccarthy.
His first election had an element of romano e
in It, Some private theatricals were takin g
place at his house, and III the midst of the
amusement a telegram arrived, simply saying:
Come to Longford; we want to elect you as
member At a moments notice Mr.. Mccarthy
started for hongford When he returned hons
candidate.
At the meeting of the Irish Parliamentary
party, in August 1886. at which Mr.. Mccarthy
was elected vice-chairman-Mr Parnell being
elected chairman-it was resolved
That we reafrm the right of the Irish people to
selfgovernment and declare that measure Offering
less legislative executive control over Irish affairs
cented as settlement of the Irish National question
In appearance Mr.. Mccarthy has the look of a
cultivated man of letters. His novels are in
tensely interesting. and his historical works
evince keen appreci alton of men and under
standing of measure s. He is we'll built, has
fine head and expansive chest. and stands
very straight and erect. His face fairly beams
the last person in the world who would be taken,
TO use his own words. for turbid revolutionist
Mr.. McCarthys style of speaking is very quiet
and undemonstrative. His gestures are few and
modest, and his voice is sweet and winning.
There is just enough of brogue on his pronuncia-
ton to give his speech an added charm. Mr..
Mccarthy delivered the first lecture of his pres
emit tour in this country at the Academy of Mu
Sic New York city, Oct 4, 1885, Since that
time he has been continually on the lecture plat
form. Mr. Mccarthy will lecture at Plymouth
Church on Wednesday evening JAM &C.